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Bugbane Beta

Beta channel of Bugbane, a guided forensic self-triage tool for Android
New in version 0.2.3
First public release.

• Guided wizard to enable Wireless ADB and pair with the device
• One-tap forensic acquisition of device logs and configuration
• On-device scan against periodically updated indicators of compromise
• Encrypted export via system share, Signal, or email
This is the beta channel of Bugbane, released ahead of the stable app for early testing. Expect rough edges; it installs alongside the stable app.

Bugbane is an open-source Android application designed to help users perform basic forensic self-triage on their own devices. It uses Wireless ADB to collect the same type of data that tools like AndroidQF or MVT would extract, but without requiring external computers, cables, or command-line expertise.

Requirements

  • Wireless ADB must be available on your device (Android 11+).

  • A Wi-Fi connection to pair the device locally.

  • Basic understanding that this tool is for self-triage and cannot guarantee detection.



Features

  • A step-by-step wizard to guide you through enabling developer options, pairing ADB, and preparing for acquisition.

  • One-click forensic acquisition of relevant device logs and configurations.

  • Encrypted export options through system dialogs, Signal, or email.

  • Ability to delete or rename existing acquisitions locally.

  • Indicators of compromise are periodically updated from mvt-indicators.

  • Ability to keep acquisitions on device, and scan them multiple times using new indicators, to detect past compromises.



Security and Privacy
Bugbane does not transmit your data automatically. All exports remain on-device until you decide to share them with trusted organizations or analysts.

Planned Improvements

  • Streamlined workflows for collaborating organizations.

  • Localization and accessibility enhancements.

  • Automated rescan of past acquisitions after each indicators update.



Translations
Help us improve translations and documentation by contributing via our GitHub repository.

Important Notice
Bugbane is intended for individuals who suspect their device may be compromised by stalkerware, spyware, or non-consensual forensics, however no app can confirm if your phone is clean. If you have strong reasons to believe your device is compromised, consider using a separate trusted device and consult with professionals.
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 0.2.3 (9) suggested Added on Aug 31, 2026

    This version requires Android 11 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • org.osservatorionessuno.bugbane.beta.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 5.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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